1. World problems
  2. Personal and social maladjustment

Personal and social maladjustment

  • Dysfunctional social behaviour

Nature

A condition or process involving the inability or unwillingness to conform to prevailing standards of an external system or of one's own.

Claim

Personal and social maladjustment is a critical issue that undermines individual well-being and societal harmony. It manifests in various forms, from mental health struggles to social isolation, affecting not only the individuals involved but also their families and communities. Ignoring this problem perpetuates cycles of dysfunction, leading to increased crime, poverty, and mental health crises. We must prioritize understanding and addressing maladjustment to foster healthier, more resilient societies and ensure a brighter future for all.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

Personal and social maladjustment is often overstated as a significant issue. Many individuals face challenges in adapting to societal norms, yet these experiences are part of the human condition. Rather than viewing maladjustment as a problem, we should embrace diversity in behavior and thought. Society thrives on unique perspectives, and labeling maladjustment as a critical issue undermines the resilience and adaptability of individuals. Let’s focus on fostering acceptance rather than pathologizing normal variations in human behavior.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Misbehaviour
Unpresentable

Narrower

Loss of decorum
Presentable

Aggravates

Vandalism
Presentable

Aggravated by

Reduces

Strategy

Value

Unsociable
Yet to rate
Maladjustment
Yet to rate

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Health care » Handicapped
  • Psychology » Behaviour
  • Psychology » Psychology
  • Society » Social
  • Content quality
    Unpresentable
     Unpresentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    C8337
    DOCID
    11383370
    D7NID
    135136
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020